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Omega General Help / Re: engine light on dash? my 2.5v6

« on: 27 January 2017, 11:48:24 »

thanks guys - so it seems that the "course of action" would be to fix one problem at a time, and reset the MIL between items, to see if the light stays off?

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Omega General Help / Re: engine light on dash? my 2.5v6

« on: 26 January 2017, 11:34:35 »

Sorry, I should of said 95 Ron unleaded instead of the 4* 98 Ron premium stuff - it's 20-25c a litre cheaper

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Omega General Help / Re: Another new HBV failed

« on: 24 January 2017, 20:52:01 »

fair play.. so they are crappy then 

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Omega General Help / Re: engine light on dash? my 2.5v6

« on: 24 January 2017, 20:49:03 »

ok, so i finally picked up the omega from the garage today after its had a new idler arm & TR on the (uk) drivers side. total cost 2 hours labour, tracking, and iva (vat) was 97€ - so about 80 quid plus the parts. not bad really. i didnt want to do it myself, laying on the floor in the snow   

so now then, ive been able to do the paperclip test. Im pretty sure its a code 16 (knock signal circuit 1), code 73 (maf low), and 144 &145 (imob. wrong code / no code)

the 144 & 145 will probably go away after a lock / reset because the garage have been playing with it etc.

now code 16 worries me, knock sensor?

code 73 - maf sensor low - does it need a new one? i can order one now online.


can anyone help me out on these codes please? whats a knock sensor? could it be cheap fuel making it play silly beggers? 

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Omega General Help / Re: Another new HBV failed

« on: 23 January 2017, 22:38:13 »

is there actually any difference in them? from VX to the "chinese" ones? alot of the parts are coming from there now anyways 

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Omega General Help / Re: Coolant system flush

« on: 23 January 2017, 22:34:16 »

is this what i need to do to ours? theres little to no heat at all coming out of any vent, the pipes that go towards the bulkhead are both hot, but i can hold them, the blower works fine.. worth a try ?

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Omega General Help / Re: 3.2 timing belt kits - where from?

« on: 23 January 2017, 22:31:12 »

isnt this the right one, for 56 quid?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-GATES-V-RIBBED-BELT-SET-K056PK2260-/351467264946?fits=Car+Make%3AOpel%7CModel%3AOmega+B%7CCars+Year%3A1995%7CPlat_Gen%3AB%7CCars+Type%3A2.5+V6&hash=item51d514dbb2:g:ZZYAAOSw9N1VuWCJ

i´d do the water pump as well. do you need some sort of "kit" to fit it with too? like a locking tool? i imagine that its essential 

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Omega General Help / Re: Outs. Temp. (in display) Shows: F °C

« on: 20 January 2017, 11:58:04 »

rather than buying from Opel finland, im sure that the price & postage from the UK or germany is probably still cheaper than buying it locally  look on eBay at name brand parts, Bosch / siemens etc.

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Climate panel updates ?

« on: 20 January 2017, 07:43:16 »

hmm, thats something to look into down the line, i wonder if the software can be flashed from a laptop?

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Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Re: Replacement remote locking key fob case needed

« on: 20 January 2017, 07:39:47 »

you can buy from eBay / aliexpress for a couple of pounds, but you might need to sand / file the edges (refinishing) to get the fit perfect.

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Omega General Help / Re: engine light on dash? my 2.5v6

« on: 19 January 2017, 20:47:38 »

yes, exaust manifold gaskets both sides were changed around nov 2012, so thats a good indication. Also i just thought, the rocker covers are leaking a little so maybe that could be something to do with it?

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Omega General Help / Re: engine light on dash? my 2.5v6

« on: 19 January 2017, 20:35:03 »

  eml light has been on for years. after the manifold gasket change. its not been a problem before, the car runs fine, its only used about 6 times a month. its my mothers car really,  she doesnt drive much. if it starts, she drives it... i dont think she knows where the bonnet catch is tho... 

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Omega General Help / Re: engine light on dash? my 2.5v6

« on: 19 January 2017, 20:09:39 »

ive just clicked on "unread posts" and seen that i posted this same thread.. in november 2012  the light has been on for 5 years ... 

oh. my. god.

strange how they now changed the rules and they wont let it pass ... 

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Omega General Help / Re: engine light on dash? my 2.5v6

« on: 19 January 2017, 19:05:23 »

when i get it back from the garage tomorrow i will do that again, is there a picture guide or video to what im looking at ? obviously the first thing i will look at (again) is the exaust, because although i cant feel anything, i can hear it blowing somewhere - and im sure that would cause the light to come on?

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Omega General Help / Re: engine light on dash? my 2.5v6

« on: 19 January 2017, 17:58:46 »

sidenote : i looked up how to do the paperclip thing, but wasnt sure what i was seeing. 44 is 4 flashes, gap, 4 flashes? indicating a lean 02 sensor, indicating a blowing exaust?